Lev's disease
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Lev's disease (or Lenegre-Lev syndrome) is an acquired complete heart block due to idiopathic fibrosis and calcification of the electrical conduction system of the heart. Lev's disease is most commonly seen in the elderly, and is often described as senile degeneration of the conduction system.
It was described independently by two researchers in 1964, but the condition is generally called after Lev.
Stokes-Adams attacks can be precipitated by this condition. These involve a temporary loss of consciousness due to ventricular fibrillation or asystole.
[edit] References
- Lenegre J. The pathology of complete atrio-ventricular block. Prog Cardiovasc Dis 1964;6:317-323.
- Lev M. Anatomic basis for atrioventricular block. Am J Med 1964;37:742-8. PMID 14237429.
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